Thermal Sensitivity Tests

question 10

Multiple Choice

Thermal sensitivity tests:

• A)include testing for sensitivity to heat and cold.
• B)can be used on metallic restorations.
• C)include testing for cold sensitivity with dry ice.
• D)both a and c.

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Definitions:

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